Brendan: Javon Wims
There are honestly a dozen players who need an exceptional training camp to either solidify a roster spot or become a starter, including both quarterbacks. But I’m going to the wide receivers to say Wims. The third-year pro is likely fighting for a roster spot after being put on notice by his position coach Mike Furrey when he said the team will find out how bad he wants the job over the next few weeks. With a pair of speedsters brought in this offseason in free agent Ted Ginn Jr. and rookie Darnell Mooney, plus the buzz surrounding second-year pro Riley Ridley, it’s clear Wims will have to shine to make the team.
Wims was dubbed a key sleeper last season and he did see increased playing time in 2019. But he struggled with penalties and drops when he was on the field. Wims is a big receiver who wasn’t necessarily used as a “go up and get it” guy and doesn’t possess the speed to burn defenders. He also doesn’t play special teams, a key deciding factor when teams are looking who to keep and who to cut.
For a seventh-round selection, you can do a lot worse than Wims. But he’s on the outside looking in right now and needs to stand out to see another year on the Bears.
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